Welcome to the Norfolk Island Museum's blog. We are lucky to be located in the most beautiful part of a stunning island in the South Pacific. We are a little island, but our history and stories are great - from Polynesian and convict settlements to the home of the Bounty mutineers. Hopefully you'll enjoy our stories.

Monday, January 11, 2016

The building of the lighter, the
latest addition to Norfolk Island’s fleet continues. Lighters are used to
transfer our sea cargo from ship to shore. As 99% of Norfolk Island’s cargo is
imported by sea, the serviceability of the lighters is very important. With the
loss of lighter No 11 in December 2014, this replacement is paramount.

Attaching the steaming hot plank (clinker) and holding it in place

Joining and nailing the clinker in place

Attaching the clamps

Final check to ensure a meticulous fit

Regular posts
on the building of the lighter will be uploaded to this blog.